The Rugby Muscle Podcast
The Rugby Muscle Podcast – Gym, Training, Diet and Strength and Conditioning. The podcast for rugby players of all ages and abilities that will help you lose fat, add muscle, strength and power and perform better on the pitch than ever before, with expert guests and unique stories from around the world, the Rugby Muscle Podcast cuts the crap to give you a simple no BS approach to your nutrition and training.
Episodes
365 episodes
#100 Episode Special! OG LIVE Q&A
We made it to 100 episodes somehow and tried to do a live Q&A to celebrate, but technology isn't our best friend, we still got it recorded for all of you here on the #RugbyMusclePodcastQuestions were: Best neck streng...
#99 - Rising Through The Ranks Of Top-Level Rugby w/ Daragh Fitzgerald
TJ sits down with Munster U20s young phenom prop Daragh Fitzgerald to talk rugby life.Daragh was one of the very first Athletes to go through the Rugby Muscle System and he has never looked back since.In this episode they discuss his we...
#98 - Q&A w/ Dr James Hoffmann - Renaissance Periodization's Head of Sports Performance
In today's episode, TJ asks Dr James Hoffmann some random questions from Instagram.We loved Dr James coming on the podcast and if you did please let us know! Questions were:1g protein per pound? Training before breakfas...
#97 - How Much Should I Train?! and Why? In Season vs Off Season and more w/ Dr James Hoffmann
In this Rugby Muscle Podcast TJ talks shop with Dr James Hoffmann of Renaissance Periodization.Dr James is a former rugby player and coach himself, much of which he did whilst lecturing at Temple University and studying at ETSUThe g...
#96 - Power, Periodisation and Plant Based Life - Q&A w/ performance coach Matt Dickens
Back for another Q&A, this time with the man Matt Dickens.Today's questions:1. Do you think that the power and speed of modern rugby players is too much for the body to take? 2. If he was to do plant-based keto how w...
#95 - Making the most out of life AND rugby w/ Matt Dickens
In today's episode of the Rugby Muscle podcast TJ talks to former globe-trotting rugby player and current globe-trotting performance coach Matt Dickens.They discuss his path to where he is today, the plant-based lifestyle he now lives a...
#94 - Q&A - Rugby Player and Nutrition Coach on supplements, the BEST diet and recovery tactics
Here we go again with Ben Brown and TJ who answer more of your questions from Instagram. These questions are:- What supplements are best value for money?- Why is nutrition so confusing? I keep getting opposite advice - What do ...
#93 - From College Stud To Old Boy - Rugby Fitness and Nutrition with Ben Brown
Today TJ is joined by Ben Brown of BSL Nutrition for the Rugby Muscle Podcast.The guys discuss how Ben got into both Rugby and the nutrition business, his playing career and what he would've done differently as well as lots of talk into...
#92 - Q&A - National Silver Medalist Weightlifter Khrys Speed - Olympic Lifting for rugby, mobility, mindset and more
Time for a fresh Quickfire Q&A, today's episode with Khrys Speed and features the following questions:How important are oly lifts for front rowers ?Will Khrys stop bullying me into a 120kg snatch?Tips on dropping quick...
#91 - Olympic Weightlifting and Rugby - Specifics, Benefits, Drawbacks and more w/ Khrys Speed
For today's episode TJ is joined by Weightlifter and former rugby player Khrys Speed for a discussion on Olympic Lifting and Rugby.They discuss- how they found weightlifting in the first place- what the sport is- how it can bene...
#90 - Powerlifting and Rugby - Get strong and play hard - How do they benefit each other? How do they impact each other?
Welcome back everybody,Today TJ is joined again by Alex, who is now working with high-level powerlifters to break down everything you should consider when looking to blend both sports of powerlifting and rugby together.How much do the s...
#89 - We Were WRONG?! - How We've Changed Our Mind About Training ft Alex Miller
The band is back together, in episode 89 of the Rugby Muscle Podcast we see the return of the OG Alex. Today’s podcast is all about things that we’ve changed our mind upon since the first season a few years back. This is...
#88 - My New Years Resolutions - Breaking Down Big Goals Into Simple Tasks
Hello again.The Rugby Muscle Podcast is back once again and in this episode I decided to go into further detail about your goals. Actually, well, they're my goals, what I want to achieve this year.The idea was that you could get...
#87 - Why Every New Years Resolution FAILS - How To ACTUALLY Reach Your Goals This Year
Happy New Year!As the dust settles from the Holidays and everyone gets back to their grind we bring you a brand new pod today talking all you need to hit your goals in 2019.In this episode you'll find out:- Why so many resol...
#86 - All about injuries - Why we get them, how to prevent them, how to recover from them and develop your physique
So as the title suggests, in this episode TJ and Nick discuss everything there is in general to do with injuries, including:- Why we get injuries - What types of injuries you can and cant prevent - How to stop injur...
#85 Listener Q&A - Squats, Flexibility, Olympic Lifts, Specific Work and Mistakes
So in today's episode TJ is joined again by Big Nick to answer 5 random questions from listeners. They are:Best squat variation for rugby players?I know you’re not a mobility guy, but how can I get more flexible hamstrings?...
#84 Recovery Basics and Principles for In-Season Athletes and Guys Who Train HARD
Finally, we get to wrap up the Basics and Principles Series (or do we?!).In this episode, TJ and Big Nick run through the basics of recovery, this does not mean just foam rollers, vibrating foam rollers, lacrosse balls, buffers, myofascial ...
#83 How To Train - Training Principles and Basics That Apply To Every Athlete and Human
In today's Rugby Muscle Podcast, TJ is back again with fellow coach big Nick and the guys are continuing the basics and Principles series with today's pod all about training, specifically for rugby but also to be able to burn fat, build muscle ...
#82 The BEST Diet - Nutrition Principles to build muscle and torch fat
In today's episode TJ is joined by fellow coach Nick Whiteman to discuss how you can get the best diet.Rather than randomly mention fashionable foods though, the boys give you a run down of what are the most important things that you ha...
#81 - Get Actual Results Yourself - How To Use This Podcast and All Information To Better Yourself
The world's number 1 Rugby Fitness Podcast is back for a new season of knowledge bombs, expert tips, strategies and information!In today's solo episode we get an introduction of what to expect with the Rugby Muscle Podcast going forward...
#80 – How To Peak Your Body For Game Time – A Full 7s Tournament Guide
Hello. This week’s Rugby Muscle Podcast is all about how to get the best from yourself. If you only have 14 minutes in a game of 7s you need to make sure you are completely prepared to smash it. That’s why TJ and Alex go over how you should prepar...
#79 – 7s Season! – How To Get Fit and Fast To Play The Game
Hey there bud. This episode is all about fitness and speed. Specifically, indeed we’re talking about the game of rugby 7s, we discuss some misconceptions and then the best way that you can train to be a beast. Agility Drill Video
#78 – Goal Setting – 6 Common Mistakes and How To NOT Make Them
Hey there. OK, so this was a video that I made in January. You’ll hear that I do a giveaway in it. It’s not fair to leave you guys out right?!? We’ll do it with you Podcasters too! All you need to do is post your goal on my Accountability Instagra...
#77 – Rehab From Injury to Rugby – The ACL Injury
Whaaatsaaap. The boys are back again in quick succession to bring you another IN DEPTH Podcast. This time TJ and Alex talk knee rehab and prehab. Something that is easy to overlook but SO INFLUENTIAL on your long term playing career. We discuss st...
#76 – Alcohol and Rugby – Will Booze Make You Fat, Slow and Weak?
heyheyhey. Today’s Rugby Muscle Podcast goes in depth about a crucial part of rugby – Drinking. TJ and Alex talk about how Alcohol can affect the body, common misconceptions and offer a bunch of ideas that can really help you out as a rugby player...
